Giants Neck Heights Jetty Beach Exceeds Bacteria Levels

EAST LYME, CT—The Ledge Light Health District conducted bathing water sampling on Monday, July 8 and all bathing water samples were below the bacterial action levels set by the State of Connecticut except Giants Neck Heights (jetty) in East Lyme.

Areas with significant bacteria results will be re-sampled on Wednesday, July 10, 2019. Results of the re-sample(s) will be forwarded as soon as they become available.

Last week's swimming advisory from L&M Beach in New London has been lifted and is cleared for swimming.

In a statement, the Ledge Light Health District said, "Please be aware that rain or other contamination events occurring before the Monday morning sampling can lead to elevated bacterial counts, especially in bathing areas with storm water runoff (storm drain pipes or extensive impervious surfaces) or low water turnover (inland bathing areas). We recommend those individuals responsible for the bathing areas take these events into consideration.

For a list of beach locations, check the website or call with questions at 860-448-4882.